Northern Illinois at Northwestern

Saturday, September 25, 1982 Share

Northwestern beat Northern Illinois 31–⁠6. It was their second meeting; after it, Northwestern led the series 2–⁠0.

AwayNorthern Illinois5–⁠5 in 1982

HomeNorthwestern3–⁠8 in 1982

FinalHigh 65°F, low 48°F, 0.02 in. of rainAttendance 22,078

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northern Illinois 66% to win. Northwestern pulled the upset.

Northwestern leads 6–⁠1–⁠1 in eight meetings, counting the six since this game.

Recent meetings
2014	Northern Illinois 23, Northwestern 15
2005	Northwestern 38, Northern Illinois 37
2000	Northwestern 35, Northern Illinois 17
1990	Northwestern 24, Northern Illinois 7
1987	Northern Illinois 16, Northwestern 16
1985	Northwestern 38, Northern Illinois 16